Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes (No Boil)

INGREDIENTS

5 lb

Russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces

1 cup

low sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)

1/2 cup

unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into 8 pieces

1/2

– 1 cup whole milk, warmed

1/2 tsp

salt, plus more to taste

1/2 tsp

pepper, or to taste

chopped fresh chives, for serving, if desired